Comedy ·Drama · Germany · 1992 · 1h 42m

Bob Roberts

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Director
Tim Robbins
Cast
Tim Robbins as Bob Roberts Giancarlo Esposito as Bugs Raplin Alan Rickman as Lukas Hart III Ray Wise as Chet MacGregor Brian Murray as Terry Manchester Gore Vidal as Senator Brickley Paiste
Crew
Jean Lépine — Director of Photography Lisa Zeno Churgin — Editor David Robbins — Original Music Composer Tim Robbins — Writer Forrest Murray — Producer Richard Hoover — Production Design
Tagline

Vote first. Ask questions later.

Synopsis

Millionaire conservative Bob Roberts launches an insurgent campaign against incumbent senator Brickley Paiste, firing up crowds at his rallies by singing '60s-style acoustic folk songs with lyrics espousing far-right conservative social and economic views.

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Mood & Themes
senateelection campaignpennsylvania, usafolk musicmockumentaryus republican partypolitical campaignfolk singerfake documentarymedia manipulationpolitical satirehidden truth
Key Collaborators
Tim Robbins Director Jean Lépine Director of Photography Lisa Zeno Churgin Editor David Robbins Original Music Composer Tim Robbins Writer Forrest Murray Producer Richard Hoover Production Design Bridget Kelly Costume Design
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